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Parents of police killed in Wieambilla urge gun buyback as Queensland set to reject federal scheme

Families call for end to political ‘bickering’ amid concerns the state LNP will not back proposed programGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe parents of police murdered in a 2022 ambush in western Queensland have thrown their support behind the federal government’s proposed gun buyback scheme in the wake of the Bondi beach terror attack.The Guardian understands that the state LNP government decided not to support the buyback program at a marathon cabinet meeting on Monday. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 10:30 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Virginia Bell formally commences royal commission role – as it happened

This blog is now closedLiberal leader claims credit for ‘fixing’ Labor’s hate speech laws as they pass lower houseGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe attorney general, Michelle Rowland, says the two bills on gun control and hate speech will be introduced to parliament this morning and that there has been “constructive engagement” with the Coalition over the last 48 hours.But on whether that deal is signed, sealed and delivered, Rowland, speaking on the ABC’s Radio National Breakfast, won’t guarantee the Coalition will support the bill when introduced and she says she won’t “pre-empt” anything.I don’t want to pre-empt any of those conversations, and particularly since they have been undertaken in good faith … some of those issues go around the listing of hate groups and that framework. And it is a fact that the opposition has sought a number of amendments to this area. I will point out that the removal of the serious vilification provisions do mean that these remaining provisions in the prohibited hate groups section do need to do a lot of work.I think we’re really close. I mean, effectively, the laws won’t be as strong as what the government wants them to be, and that’s been public for a while. But importantly, this will still involve the strongest hate speech laws that Australia’s ever had.We’ve got to deal with the parliament that we have, and I can’t see a pathway in the current parliament. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 09:43 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Albanese condemns ‘antisemitic hate incident’ in which Jewish boys ‘ran for their lives’ in Melbourne

Police investigate after Nazi slogans allegedly yelled at schoolboys in St Kilda East on Monday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFive Jewish boys “ran for their lives” while Nazi slogans were yelled at them in Melbourne on Monday night, the father of one of the boys has said, with the prime minister condemning the “antisemitic hate incident”.Victoria police said the five Jewish teenagers, all aged 15 or 16, had just finished school studies in Ripponlea and were walking home on Glen Eira Road in St Kilda East about 9.50pm when a white ute, later confirmed to be stolen, drove past. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 09:08 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Campsites closed as police investigate possible dingo link to death of Canadian on Australian tourist island K’gari

While violent dingo and human interactions have been increasing, police refuse to speculate whether 19-year-old woman drowned or was killed by the wild canidsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo campsites have been closed and park rangers are increasing patrols after a 19-year-old Canadian woman was found dead on a beach surrounded by a pack of dingoes on a popular Queensland tourist island.Two men made the grisly discovery while driving down the eastern beaches of K’gari (formerly known as Fraser Island) at about 6:15am on Monday. The discovery came up to 75 minutes after the woman left the backpacker hostel at which she had been working for six weeks, where she told colleagues and friends she was heading to the beach that morning. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 09:21 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Australia politics live: NSW protest ban extended for parts of Sydney with Invasion Day marches set to proceed in CBD

Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe attorney general, Michelle Rowland, says the two bills on gun control and hate speech will be introduced to parliament this morning and that there has been “constructive engagement” with the Coalition over the last 48 hours.But on whether that deal is signed, sealed and delivered, Rowland, speaking on the ABC’s Radio National Breakfast, won’t guarantee the Coalition will support the bill when introduced and she says she won’t “pre-empt” anything.I don’t want to pre-empt any of those conversations, and particularly since they have been undertaken in good faith … some of those issues go around the listing of hate groups and that framework. And it is a fact that the opposition has sought a number of amendments to this area. I will point out that the removal of the serious vilification provisions do mean that these remaining provisions in the prohibited hate groups section do need to do a lot of work.I think we’re really close. I mean, effectively, the laws won’t be as strong as what the government wants them to be, and that’s been public for a while. But importantly, this will still involve the strongest hate speech laws that Australia’s ever had.We’ve got to deal with the parliament that we have, and I can’t see a pathway in the current parliament. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 08:30 MSK
January 20, 2026
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NSW inquiry chair says ‘globalise the intifada’ should be banned while Jewish groups want other phrases prohibited

Edmond Atalla defends decision to keep some submissions secret while Jewish Board of Deputies wants ‘from the river to the sea’ and ‘death to the IDF’ bannedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe chair of a New South Wales inquiry investigating whether to criminalise the phrase “globalise the intifada” says his draft report will recommend the controversial slogan be banned, as leading Jewish groups also demand “from the river to the sea” and “death to the IDF” be prohibited.Labor MP Edmond Atalla said the state parliamentary inquiry into “measures to prohibit slogans that incite hatred” would not publish individual submissions. The inquiry closed to public submissions last week and will not hold any public hearings. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 08:26 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Liberal leader claims credit for ‘fixing’ Labor’s hate speech laws as they pass lower house

Bill opposed by Greens who warn ‘draconian’ laws would have ‘chilling effect’ on political debate and protestFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew hate speech laws to combat antisemitism have cleared the lower house with the Liberals’ support after Sussan Ley agreed to a deal with Labor that she claimed “fixes” the contentious bill.The revised legislation is now on track to pass the Senate around 10pm on Tuesday night. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 08:02 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Ebike ‘swarms’ descend on roads and parks across Australia as meet-ups gather pace

Electric bikes have gained cult status among young people while irking some in the community and raising safety concernsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDozens of ebike riders roll over the undulating green of a north Sydney golf course sparking concerns not only for the condition of the fairways but also for the safety of the people meeting for mass “rideouts”.On Friday, after the estimated 60 young people rode through the green of the Long Reef Golf Club, the incident was reported to New South Wales police. A spokesperson said officers conducted a patrol, but the bikers had already “left the scene”. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 07:02 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Australia politics live: Ley and Leeser use question time to pressure PM on apology to Jewish community over antisemitism response

Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe attorney general, Michelle Rowland, says the two bills on gun control and hate speech will be introduced to parliament this morning and that there has been “constructive engagement” with the Coalition over the last 48 hours.But on whether that deal is signed, sealed and delivered, Rowland, speaking on the ABC’s Radio National Breakfast, won’t guarantee the Coalition will support the bill when introduced and she says she won’t “pre-empt” anything.I don’t want to pre-empt any of those conversations, and particularly since they have been undertaken in good faith … some of those issues go around the listing of hate groups and that framework. And it is a fact that the opposition has sought a number of amendments to this area. I will point out that the removal of the serious vilification provisions do mean that these remaining provisions in the prohibited hate groups section do need to do a lot of work.I think we’re really close. I mean, effectively, the laws won’t be as strong as what the government wants them to be, and that’s been public for a while. But importantly, this will still involve the strongest hate speech laws that Australia’s ever had.We’ve got to deal with the parliament that we have, and I can’t see a pathway in the current parliament. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 07:44 MSK
January 20, 2026
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PM condemns ‘antisemitic hate incident’ after Nazi slogans allegedly yelled at Jewish boys in Melbourne

Police investigate after Nazi slogans allegedly yelled at group of boys in St Kilda East on Monday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister has condemned an “antisemitic hate incident” on Monday evening as “Nazi slogans” were allegedly yelled at school-age boys in a popular Jewish neighbourhood in Melbourne.In a statement, police said investigators were told up to five boys were on Glen Eira Road in St Kilda East about 9.50pm on Monday night when a white ute drove past.Anyone who witnessed the incident or with footage is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report at crimestoppersvic.com.au Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 07:10 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Parents of police killed in Wieambilla urge gun buyback as Queensland set to reject federal scheme

Families call for end to political ‘bickering’ amid concerns the state LNP will not back proposed programGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe parents of police murdered in a 2022 ambush in western Queensland have thrown their support behind the federal government’s proposed gun buyback scheme in the wake of the Bondi beach terror attack.The Guardian understands that the state LNP government decided not to support the buyback program at a marathon cabinet meeting on Monday. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 10:30 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Virginia Bell formally commences royal commission role – as it happened

This blog is now closedLiberal leader claims credit for ‘fixing’ Labor’s hate speech laws as they pass lower houseGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe attorney general, Michelle Rowland, says the two bills on gun control and hate speech will be introduced to parliament this morning and that there has been “constructive engagement” with the Coalition over the last 48 hours.But on whether that deal is signed, sealed and delivered, Rowland, speaking on the ABC’s Radio National Breakfast, won’t guarantee the Coalition will support the bill when introduced and she says she won’t “pre-empt” anything.I don’t want to pre-empt any of those conversations, and particularly since they have been undertaken in good faith … some of those issues go around the listing of hate groups and that framework. And it is a fact that the opposition has sought a number of amendments to this area. I will point out that the removal of the serious vilification provisions do mean that these remaining provisions in the prohibited hate groups section do need to do a lot of work.I think we’re really close. I mean, effectively, the laws won’t be as strong as what the government wants them to be, and that’s been public for a while. But importantly, this will still involve the strongest hate speech laws that Australia’s ever had.We’ve got to deal with the parliament that we have, and I can’t see a pathway in the current parliament. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 09:43 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Albanese condemns ‘antisemitic hate incident’ in which Jewish boys ‘ran for their lives’ in Melbourne

Police investigate after Nazi slogans allegedly yelled at schoolboys in St Kilda East on Monday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFive Jewish boys “ran for their lives” while Nazi slogans were yelled at them in Melbourne on Monday night, the father of one of the boys has said, with the prime minister condemning the “antisemitic hate incident”.Victoria police said the five Jewish teenagers, all aged 15 or 16, had just finished school studies in Ripponlea and were walking home on Glen Eira Road in St Kilda East about 9.50pm when a white ute, later confirmed to be stolen, drove past. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 09:08 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Campsites closed as police investigate possible dingo link to death of Canadian on Australian tourist island K’gari

While violent dingo and human interactions have been increasing, police refuse to speculate whether 19-year-old woman drowned or was killed by the wild canidsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo campsites have been closed and park rangers are increasing patrols after a 19-year-old Canadian woman was found dead on a beach surrounded by a pack of dingoes on a popular Queensland tourist island.Two men made the grisly discovery while driving down the eastern beaches of K’gari (formerly known as Fraser Island) at about 6:15am on Monday. The discovery came up to 75 minutes after the woman left the backpacker hostel at which she had been working for six weeks, where she told colleagues and friends she was heading to the beach that morning. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 09:21 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Australia politics live: NSW protest ban extended for parts of Sydney with Invasion Day marches set to proceed in CBD

Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe attorney general, Michelle Rowland, says the two bills on gun control and hate speech will be introduced to parliament this morning and that there has been “constructive engagement” with the Coalition over the last 48 hours.But on whether that deal is signed, sealed and delivered, Rowland, speaking on the ABC’s Radio National Breakfast, won’t guarantee the Coalition will support the bill when introduced and she says she won’t “pre-empt” anything.I don’t want to pre-empt any of those conversations, and particularly since they have been undertaken in good faith … some of those issues go around the listing of hate groups and that framework. And it is a fact that the opposition has sought a number of amendments to this area. I will point out that the removal of the serious vilification provisions do mean that these remaining provisions in the prohibited hate groups section do need to do a lot of work.I think we’re really close. I mean, effectively, the laws won’t be as strong as what the government wants them to be, and that’s been public for a while. But importantly, this will still involve the strongest hate speech laws that Australia’s ever had.We’ve got to deal with the parliament that we have, and I can’t see a pathway in the current parliament. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 08:30 MSK
January 20, 2026
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NSW inquiry chair says ‘globalise the intifada’ should be banned while Jewish groups want other phrases prohibited

Edmond Atalla defends decision to keep some submissions secret while Jewish Board of Deputies wants ‘from the river to the sea’ and ‘death to the IDF’ bannedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe chair of a New South Wales inquiry investigating whether to criminalise the phrase “globalise the intifada” says his draft report will recommend the controversial slogan be banned, as leading Jewish groups also demand “from the river to the sea” and “death to the IDF” be prohibited.Labor MP Edmond Atalla said the state parliamentary inquiry into “measures to prohibit slogans that incite hatred” would not publish individual submissions. The inquiry closed to public submissions last week and will not hold any public hearings. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 08:26 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Liberal leader claims credit for ‘fixing’ Labor’s hate speech laws as they pass lower house

Bill opposed by Greens who warn ‘draconian’ laws would have ‘chilling effect’ on political debate and protestFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew hate speech laws to combat antisemitism have cleared the lower house with the Liberals’ support after Sussan Ley agreed to a deal with Labor that she claimed “fixes” the contentious bill.The revised legislation is now on track to pass the Senate around 10pm on Tuesday night. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 08:02 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Ebike ‘swarms’ descend on roads and parks across Australia as meet-ups gather pace

Electric bikes have gained cult status among young people while irking some in the community and raising safety concernsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDozens of ebike riders roll over the undulating green of a north Sydney golf course sparking concerns not only for the condition of the fairways but also for the safety of the people meeting for mass “rideouts”.On Friday, after the estimated 60 young people rode through the green of the Long Reef Golf Club, the incident was reported to New South Wales police. A spokesperson said officers conducted a patrol, but the bikers had already “left the scene”. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 07:02 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Australia politics live: Ley and Leeser use question time to pressure PM on apology to Jewish community over antisemitism response

Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe attorney general, Michelle Rowland, says the two bills on gun control and hate speech will be introduced to parliament this morning and that there has been “constructive engagement” with the Coalition over the last 48 hours.But on whether that deal is signed, sealed and delivered, Rowland, speaking on the ABC’s Radio National Breakfast, won’t guarantee the Coalition will support the bill when introduced and she says she won’t “pre-empt” anything.I don’t want to pre-empt any of those conversations, and particularly since they have been undertaken in good faith … some of those issues go around the listing of hate groups and that framework. And it is a fact that the opposition has sought a number of amendments to this area. I will point out that the removal of the serious vilification provisions do mean that these remaining provisions in the prohibited hate groups section do need to do a lot of work.I think we’re really close. I mean, effectively, the laws won’t be as strong as what the government wants them to be, and that’s been public for a while. But importantly, this will still involve the strongest hate speech laws that Australia’s ever had.We’ve got to deal with the parliament that we have, and I can’t see a pathway in the current parliament. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 07:44 MSK
January 20, 2026
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PM condemns ‘antisemitic hate incident’ after Nazi slogans allegedly yelled at Jewish boys in Melbourne

Police investigate after Nazi slogans allegedly yelled at group of boys in St Kilda East on Monday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister has condemned an “antisemitic hate incident” on Monday evening as “Nazi slogans” were allegedly yelled at school-age boys in a popular Jewish neighbourhood in Melbourne.In a statement, police said investigators were told up to five boys were on Glen Eira Road in St Kilda East about 9.50pm on Monday night when a white ute drove past.Anyone who witnessed the incident or with footage is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report at crimestoppersvic.com.au Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 07:10 MSK
January 20, 2026
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